An exceptionally spacious semi-detached retirement bungalow set in the exclusive Elliscombe Park complex just outside Wincanton and within a short distance of the A303. The complex enjoys communal grounds, allocated and guest parking, communal lounge/dining area and a management team on hand between 9am to 4.30pm together with a twenty four hour call out system. The property enjoys particularly generous living accommodation including a large living/dining room with French doors leading to a paved patio overlooking the communal gardens. There is also a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, separate shower room and kitchen/breakfast room.

LOCATION: Elliscombe Park occupies an elevated position to the west of Wincanton enjoying some lovely views over the Blackmore Vale. The nearby towns of Wincanton and Castle Cary provide all local amenities whilst the historic Abbey town of Sherborne and the regional centre of Yeovil lie within comfortable driving distance and provide a more comprehensive range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. There are golf courses at Sherborne, Yeovil and Wincanton, while the National Trust gardens at Stourhead and the local landmark of Alfred’s Tower are a short distance away. Transport links are good with the nearby A303 trunk road providing access to the south-west and London and the motorway network via the M3 whilst there are mainline railway stations at Castle Cary, Gillingham and Sherborne providing regular services to London Paddington and London Waterloo. Bristol airport is also within a comfortable driving distance.

ACCOMMODATION

Covered entrance with front door to:

ENTRANCE HALL: A spacious hallway with walk-in storage cupboard with shelving, night storage heater, coved and smooth plastered ceiling with smoke detector and hatch to loft.

LIVING ROOM: 22’4” x 17’8” (extending to 20’4”) Dual aspect double glazed windows enjoying an outlook over the grounds, fireplace, two night storage heaters, coved and smooth plastered ceiling, fitted shelving and two French doors giving access to a paved patio which overlooks the communal grounds.

KITCHEN: 19’2” x 7’8” Inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching wall and base units with a drawer line and working surface over, built-in eye level oven, integrated fridge/freezer, plumbing for washing machine, double glazed windows to front and side aspects, coved ceiling, inset four ring electric hob and night storage heater.

SHOWER ROOM: White suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle with electric shower, Dimplex heater, obscured double glazed window and coved and smooth plastered ceiling.

BEDROOM 1: 16’ (max) x 13’3” Door to paved patio, double glazed window overlooking the communal grounds, two built-in double wardrobes, airing cupboard housing hot water tank and shelf for linen, night storage heater, coved and smooth plastered ceiling and door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: White suite comprising bath with tiled backsplash, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, double glazed window, coved and smooth plastered ceiling, Dimplex heater and electric heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 2: 10’ x 8’9” (to front of wardrobe) Double glazed window to front aspect, fitted double wardrobe and night storage heater.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property is a communal courtyard with well tended communal gardens and parking. There is a shared vehicular access from the main driveway to a second courtyard leading to a covered barn style car port. To the rear of the property and adjacent to the garden terrace is an area of communal lawn interspersed with young trees and bounded by a mature hedge. To one side of the courtyard is a further area of garden laid to lawn inset with young trees and partially walled.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

SERVICE CHARGE: There is a service charge which covers buildings insurance, care of communal gardens, external maintenance and decoration and ground rent as well as the services of the management team. The current service charges are approximately £6,600 per annum.

OCCUPANCY RESTRICTION: The occupation of the property is limited to those that have attained 55 years of age or more.

TENURE: Leasehold (125 year lease from 1998)

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Somerset District Council. Tel: 01935 462462.